This study examines the linguistic landscape of JGEC, an educational hub in South Korea established to foster international education and English proficiency. Through analysis of 436 public signs, this research explores the visibility and role of languages in JGEC, focusing on English prevalence alongside Korean. Using Backhaus's (2007) framework, the study categorizes signs as monolingual or multilingual and distinguishes between top-down and bottom-up signage. Findings indicate that nearly 80% of signs contain English, either solely or alongside Korean, aligning with the city's international mission. Bottom-up signage dominates, reflecting residents' active role in promoting a bilingual environment. The presence of part-writing patterns emphasizing accessibility highlights JGEC's commitment to inclusivity. These findings demonstrate how targeted language policies can shape multilingual spaces supporting global engagement while maintaining local languages, contributing to linguistic landscape research in international education settings.
목차
Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Background of the Study 3. Literature Review 3.1 Defining and Expanding the Concept of Linguistic Landscape (LL) 3.2 Key Frameworks and Analytical Approaches in LL Research 3.3 Backhaus’s Contribution to LL Research and Trends in Recent LL Studies 4. Current Study 4.1 Study Area: Jeju Global Education City (JGEC) 4.2 Data Collection: Street-Level Image Collection 4.3 Sampling and Data Processing 4.4 Categorization of Monolingual and Multilingual Signs 4.5 Analytical Framework and Variables 4.6 Policy Context: Financial Incentives for English Signage 5. Results 5.1 Language Prevalence and Distribution 5.2 Language Combinations on Multilingual Signs 5.3 Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Signage 5.4 Part Writing and Language Display Patterns 5.5 Idiosyncrasies in Language Use 5.6 Policy Influence on English Signage 5.7 Summary of Results and Comparison with Backhaus’s Findings onTokyo’s Multilingual Landscape 6. Discussion 6.1 Summary of Findings and Implications 6.2 Broader Significance of Linguistic Landscapes 6.3 Limitations and Future Research 6.4 Conclusion Reference
키워드
Linguistic LandscapeJeju Global Education CityMultilingualismLanguage PolicyEnglish SignageBilingualism
저자
Mijin Jang [ Jeju National University / Doctoral Student ]
First Author
Changyong Yang [ Jeju National University / Professor ]
Co-Author
Moonyoung Park [ Jeju National University / Associate Professor ]
Corresponding Author
한국언어연구학회 [The Korean Association of Language Studies]
설립연도
1996
분야
인문학>언어학
소개
한국언어연구학회는 언어학과 언어교육 분야의 연구를 통하하여 학문의 질적 향상과 국내외 회원 및 학회간의 학술 교류와 친목을 도모한다. 이를 위해 학술 연구 발표회, 강연회, 강습회를 개최하고, 정기학회지, 연구보고서, 서적 등을 간행하며, 그 밖에 지역사회에 필요한 사업과 연구 활동을 수행하는데 중점을 두고 있다.